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Tirza Sanders Wins the Inaugural LIPS Women in Poker High Roller — and Takes Home Three Trophies

Tirza Sanders made history in Las Vegas by winning the inaugural $2,500 LIPS Women in Poker High Roller at The Venetian — claiming three trophies and leading a record-breaking event that’s redefining what’s possible for women in the game. From a six-hour final table to 40,000+ livestream views on Day One alone, this wasn’t just a tournament — it was a breakthrough moment for women’s poker.

Day 2 Begins at the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller: 39 Players Remain in a Record-Setting Field

The largest Women’s High Roller in history continues today at The Venetian with 39 players left, a record prize pool, and a structure worthy of championship-level play. Day 2 plays to the final 7, with a live-streamed finale set for June 24.

Ruth Hall’s Ladies Week Run Comes with a Personal Dedication

Ruth Hall’s run in the $2,500 Venetian Women’s High Roller carries more than competitive weight. After losing her husband earlier this year, she’s playing this one with heart and purpose. With 168,000 chips and a shot at the final table, Ruth stands not only as a contender but as a symbol of strength, love, and legacy in the game. As she quietly dedicated this run to him, one thing was clear: this one is for you.

History Made: The LIPS Women in Poker High Roller Becomes the Largest High Roller Event for Women

With a record-breaking prize pool and a star-studded field, the $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller at the Venetian wasn’t just the biggest high roller for women in history—it was a turning point. Powered by Lupe Soto’s decades-long mission and amplified by Women Poker News, this event proved what happens when women are seen, supported, and celebrated on poker’s biggest stages.

Tomorrow’s the Day: Women in Poker High Roller Kicks Off at the Venetian

The $2,500 Women in Poker High Roller kicks off June 22 at 12:10 PM at the Venetian Poker Room. As the only High Roller Ladies Event during Ladies Week, it offers a $100K guarantee and a historic chance for women to lead the action—and the spotlight.

Chris Read: The “Poker Queen” Returns for the High Roller

Known in the poker world as the Poker Queen, Chris Read is a back-to-back LIPS_Tour National Champion, WPA Player of the Year, and global advocate for women in the game. With over $500,000 in earnings and a fourth-place finish at the WPT Ladies Championship, she’s back for the $2,500 Women In Poker High Roller—and ready to make another deep run.

Lady Summer Camp Is Here — And The Real Poker Girls Media Is Leading the Charge

Lady Summer Camp 2025 is more than just a poker series—it’s a full-blown movement led by women, for women. Powered by The Real Poker Girls Media and founded by trailblazer Lupes Soto, this two-week festival brings high-stakes action, real stories, and bold voices to the forefront. From satellites to the $2,500 High Roller at The Venetian, this is where women in poker make their mark—with cameras rolling and the world watching.

Debs the Destroyer Is Back: Deborah Worley-Roberts Is Done Playing Small

Known as “Debs the Destroyer,” Deborah Worley-Roberts stormed into the poker spotlight with a second-place finish at the 2017 WSOP Ladies Championship—and she’s been playing unapologetically ever since. With over $280K in live earnings, a knockout story involving David Peters, and a playbook for every woman entering the game, Deborah isn’t just a player—she’s a force.

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May 8, 2025

Women in Poker High Roller Set to Make History at the Venetian

In a groundbreaking moment for women’s poker, the Women in Poker High Roller—a $2,500 buy-in tournament with a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool—is set to take place on June 22 at…